Playa Colorado Surf Break

Playa Colorado Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 11.41° N 86.05° W

Issued: 5 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Playa Colorado sea temperature is
29.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Playa Colorado surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Colorado surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 671 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Colorado this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Colorado in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 19th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 19th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 23rd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
0
2
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
17
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
254
361
361
423
438
619
462
410
404
289
249
173
251
254
217
258
648
581
560
477
483
Wind (km/h)
25
E
5
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
20
E
20
E
30
NE
35
ENE
25
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
35
NE
35
ENE
40
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
5:13PM2.59m
5:51AM2.49m
6:05PM2.46m
6:44AM2.46m
6:59PM2.31m
7:37AM2.39m
7:54PM2.15m
8:30AM2.31m
8:51PM2.01m
9:23AM2.23m
9:50PM1.90m
10:17AM2.17m
10:50PM1.84m
11:11AM2.13m
Low Tide
11:33PM0.00m
11:57AM0.26m
00:23AM0.10m
12:54PM0.36m
1:14AM0.24m
1:51PM0.46m
2:06AM0.38m
2:50PM0.54m
2:59AM0.52m
3:50PM0.59m
3:54AM0.63m
4:49PM0.61m
4:50AM0.70m
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5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
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6:08
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:09
6:09
6:09
 mm
2
1
1
17
1
2
1
3
3
1
Temp °C
30
28
30
29
28
30
31
28
30
31
27
28
27
26
28
28
27
28
26
26
27
Feels °C
30
32
30
29
28
29
31
28
30
32
30
27
25
26
26
28
27
27
23
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
17
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
Energy kJ
254
361
361
423
438
619
462
410
404
289
181
173
251
254
183
178
648
581
560
477
483
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SW
13
0.5
S
8
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
7
Energy kJ
77
50
79
79
78
70
40
39
35
197
249
107
108
29
217
258
33
33
33
18
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
WSW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
22
0.2
S
5
0.4
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
S
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.6
SW
13
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
8
Energy kJ
17
36
3
3
18
18
2
97
60
20
33
30
27
104
27
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
6
0.3
E
2
0.5
NE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
NE
3
0.5
NE
3
0.6
ENE
3
0.5
NE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
ENE
3
0.6
NE
3
0.9
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.7
ENE
3
0.7
ENE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.8
ENE
4
1.1
NE
4
0.9
ENE
4
Energy kJ
17
1
4
3
6
5
7
5
3
7
6
24
16
10
11
21
21
16
40
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
33
0
0
0
56
56
31
63
66
20
31
27
75
0
47
63
9
31
79
56
67
Best forecast wave conditions in Tola Province
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Nicaragua
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
6
7
9
7
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Information about the Playa Colorado Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Colorado provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Colorado can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Colorado surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Colorado) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Colorado may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Tola Province? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Colorado, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tola Province, consider staying in Rivas which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Tola Province where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan del Sur which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Nandaime, Jinotepe and Diriamba.

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